The colors of spring arrive at Bich Cau communal house.

The Bich Cau Dao Quan historical site is located on Cat Linh Street (in O Cho Dua Ward, Hanoi ), a busy thoroughfare. Yet, stepping through the gate reveals a completely different atmosphere: no more hustle and bustle, only the resonant sound of bells amidst the spreading incense smoke. Over 500 years have passed, and despite numerous renovations, the Bich Cau Dao Quan site has preserved its traditional architecture and majestic yet approachable beauty. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Son, Head of the Bich Cau Dao Quan Relic Management Subcommittee, said: “Bich Cau Dao Quan has existed for a very long time. During the French colonial period, this place was destroyed. In 1952, the villagers and visitors contributed money and labor to rebuild it. In commemoration of the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long - Hanoi, the Hanoi People's Committee continued to carry out comprehensive restoration and renovation, creating the magnificent appearance it has today. The current relic complex includes An Quoc Pagoda, the Mother Goddess temple, Bich Cau communal house, and the Mother Goddess shrine (Tam Phu).”

Bich Cau Temple in the drizzle on the first day of spring.

From the beginning of the twelfth lunar month, the Management Board of Bich Cau Dao Quan historical site and the people of An Trach village have been busily preparing for the 2026 Lunar New Year with many tasks: “As in previous years, we are cleaning, tidying, preparing offerings, and arranging the altars. Besides that, we are paying special attention to the exterior space. Each year, the exterior decorations are further developed, arranged to be suitable and harmonious with the overall landscape as well as the traditional elements of the Northern Vietnamese Tet holiday,” shared Mr. Cao Manh Hung - Deputy Head of the Management Sub-Committee of Bich Cau Dao Quan historical site.

To complete the work, the Bich Cau Dao Quan Relic Management Subcommittee coordinated seamlessly with the people of An Trach village, from young people to the elderly. In addition, Mr. Hung shared that the relic also received support and contributions from philanthropists and visitors from all over.

The people of An Trach village joined hands to clean up the Bich Cau Dao Quan historical site.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh - Head Priestess of Bich Cau Temple, Deputy Head of the Bich Cau Dao Quan Relic Management Sub-Committee: “This year, the relic is decorated more brightly than in previous years with the hope that all families and people coming to worship at the beginning of the year will be even more joyful. Our Management Board is very dedicated, from preparing offerings to Buddha and the Saints, to decorating the space and assigning tasks to welcome pilgrims.”

Many red silk ribbons are hung at the monument, symbolizing good luck and happiness.
Bich Cau Dao Quan temple is decorated to welcome the Lunar New Year 2026.

The Bich Cau Dao Quan historical site remains open to visitors throughout the Lunar New Year holiday with various activities such as fortune telling, receiving auspicious calligraphy for the new year, taking photos, and more.

During the Lunar New Year of 2026, the Bich Cau Dao Quan historical site impressed pilgrims with its many red silk ribbons hanging in the courtyard.

According to Mr. Hung: "Red symbolizes good fortune, so we hung many red silk ribbons with the hope that luck, happiness, and prosperity would come to all families. This is also a new feature of the historical site during the Lunar New Year of the Horse. In addition, we have also arranged a separate corner where visitors can take photos and immerse themselves in the spring atmosphere at the temple gate."

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/van-hoa/doi-song/xuan-ve-tren-mai-dinh-xua-1026098